Tournament Opening and 48-Faculty Field
Organized by the college sub-union and hosted by the faculty badminton association, the tournament drew 48 participants divided into eight teams representing seven departmental units. College Dean Xiong Chunwen opened tournament play with the ceremonial first serve. Sub-union Chairman An Wenjun delivered the opening remarks, thanking event organizers and volunteers while encouraging participants to enjoy the competition. Student volunteer Liang Chunyang subsequently led the 48 competitors through a group warm-up session before teams posed for an official pre-match photograph.
Group Stage Battles and Bracket Advancement
Action began with round-robin matches split across two halves of the tournament draw. Each contest used a single-set, 21-point format with an 11-point side switch. In the upper bracket, the law department secured first place in their group, while the media and communication department finished second to claim the remaining semifinal spot. In the lower bracket, the administrative team took the top spot, with the sociology and anthropology department advancing in second place.
Semifinal Clashes and Championship Match
The knockout rounds paired group winners against cross-bracket runners-up. The administrative team and the sociology and anthropology department both won their semifinal fixtures to set up a title clash. Meanwhile, the law department and the media and communication department contested the third-place playoff. In the final, the sociology and anthropology department captured the championship trophy, leaving the administrative team with runner-up honors and the media and communication department in third place.
Awards Presentation and Closing Ceremony
Following the final matches, tournament organizers held a formal awards presentation. Dean Xiong Chunwen, sub-union Vice Chairman Wang Shuyuan, and sub-union sports officer Hua Xiaobo presented prizes to the top four teams. Faculty members noted that the event strengthened departmental bonds, supporting the sub-union’s ongoing efforts to promote health and recreation on campus.
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